Christian Eriksen produced two moments of brilliance to finally see off Nigel Clough's Sheffield United, who pulled two goals back through substitute Che Adams.

Eriksen said: "They definitely gave us a big fright. They gained some confidence after they scored their first goal. The second one was a bit lucky, but we came back at the end.

“They definitely gave us a big fright”

Christian Eriksen

"This season, when we have been in front, we have given stupid goals away - and it is something we need to stop doing."

Spurs face Chelsea on March 1, three days after playing Fiorentina in the Europa League, in a repeat of the 2008 League Cup Final which they won thanks to Jonathan Woodgate's winner. And after stunning Jose Mourinho's side with a 5-3 win on New Year's Day, striker Harry Kane is scenting another victory over the league leaders.

"It means the world," said the lifelong Spurs fan.

"At Wembley, anything can happen. It's 1-1 between us this season, so this is the decider and there's no better place for it."

Mauricio Pochettino could not hide his delight at taking Spurs to a major final in his first season, but admitted he feared the worst when the hosts led on the night.

"For sure, I was worried, but we were the better side over the two legs," he said "I am very happy. This is my first Wembley final. It is new to me and to many of my players, so we are going to enjoy it."

Clough said: "My overriding emotion is disappointment, but there's a great deal of pride, too.

"It feels worse because we came so close. My players could not have given any more over both games.

"We pushed Spurs so close, but in the end it was that extra bit of quality which clinched it for them.